By Joakim Nergelius (Editor)
Within the complex criminal and political scenario that reigns in Europe in the interim, characterised now not least via the uncertainty of what occurs with the proposed european structure after destructive leads to the French and Dutch referendums in 2005, it has develop into more and more very important to examine the ecu constitutional frameworks from ancient and comparative views. This ebook presents new insights in line with views from Member States corresponding to Germany and Italy in addition to the Nordic nations. It additionally offers with eu felony and philosophical background as a rule, in addition to exact matters like nearer cooperation between ‘Core States’ and the function of the court docket of Justice in contemporary EC legislation improvement. it really is of curiosity either for felony practitioners and students in addition to scholars of political technological know-how and heritage.
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Shortly thereafter, exploratory talks were held between high officials of the EU and EFTA countries, and in December, 1989, it was decided to hold formal talks aimed at concluding a comprehensive agreement between the parties. 18 The EFTA states further specified certain basic interests which they were not prepared to sacrifice. In this connection, the Icelanders insisted upon protection of their fishing industry and other natural resources from foreign investment, and they made certain demands concerning security; these were claimed as basic interests.
25 Without having completely surveyed the facts, it would appear that the majority of MP’s think that the transfer of sovereignty in connection with the EEA Agreement was constitutionally doubtful. 5. The EU Discussion In recent years, the discussion in Iceland concerning Europe has focussed mostly upon the question of the future of the EEA Agreement. After only a single year in force, it had appeared doomed. The rejection of EU accession by Norwegian voters in November, 1994, probably “saved” the EEA Agreement from collapsing after Austria, Finland and Sweden all became EU member states in that same year.
E. the European Parliament, the Commission and the Council) of the Community. e. 41 It could be argued, on the other hand, that the political institutions of the EU are hardly adequate as representatives of the European citizens. If we are to be true to the principle of popular sovereignty, this theory would point us towards an (ultimately) sovereign European Parliament. But as things stand today, it would be more likely to hear the argument, from the point of view of 39 40 41 Cf. D. Spence, Negotiations, coalitions and the resolution of inter-state conflicts, in M.